Postby dognose » Fri Jan 14, 2022 5:28 am
LOUIS J. FRIGERIO
New Orleans
Death of Louis J. Frigerio
New Orleans, La., July 13.—Louis J. Frigerio passed away late last week after a protracted illness of more than two months. A short time before that, he suffered an accident through which it later became necessary to amputate one of his legs, as the result of which blood poisoning set in, and his death occurred.
For some years Mr. Frigerio had been employed at Coleman E. Adler’s Canal St. jewelry store. His father was the pioneer in New Orleans in optical work, and also carried a large stock of nautical instruments. The jewelry branch of the business was added later. One of the most attractive figures along Chartres St. in the old days was the wooden image which stood in front of Mr. Frigerio’s establishment, and which was called “The Commodore.” The statue was a perfect representation of the old time officers of the United States Navy, with uniform, telescope, etc. After the death of the old gentleman, his wife conducted the business, and following her demise, the sons took active charge and added jewelry as a branch of the business.
For some years the Frigerios have not been conducting any business in New Orleans on their own account.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 18th July 1923
Trev.